They had arrived at Port Royal. Elizabeth had been taken to her room, and her father was overjoyed to have her back.
"Elizabeth, sweetheart, I was so worried, James assured me he'd find you but I was so scared, it's the second time that dreadful Sparrow has threatened you."
Elizabeth had shot him a weary but angry look, and been hurried into her bedroom by her maids, and now the door was being guarded.
Elizabeth was in a sulk, but after dealing with her since she was a child, her maids had persuaded her to dress in a beautiful dark green dress. White silk flowed down the front, and she wore a dark red rose in her hair, that was pinned up in a top knot.
"You look beautiful." her maid Annie had told her.
Elizabeth had merely crossed her arms and replied, "I don't care."
Annie sighed and gazed sadly at the young woman. She was still as she had always been, stubborn, feisty and determined. She was just older and more beautiful now. She was just like a caged bird, deprived of freedom, and singing a sad song.
"Elizabeth, miss, do you think that Mr. Sparrow is really the one for you? He does go through a lot of them, you know."
Elizabeth shot her a look. "That is far too bold Annie, you would do well to keep quiet."
"But miss-"
"NO! I will not be told what to do by my servant, now be quiet!"
"Miss, Elizabeth, I really think-"
Elizabeth jumped to her feet and raised her hand. "Annie, you will know your place and only talk when ordered to, or I shall have to hurt you. Do I make myself clear?"
The frightened young girl nodded, and rushed out of the room. Elizabeth sank onto the bed, trembling.
"What have I done?" she whispered to herself. Why wasn't she ready to talk about Jack? Was she even with Jack? Or were they just a fling?
Suddenly, the door burst open, and Annie burst in. "Miss Swann, they've got Jack!"
Elizabeth leapt to her feet. "What?!"
Sorry it was so short. R&R!